In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I need some inspiration
To fill this empty head
Don’t try and take the credit
Take the fall instead
Its not a sign of weakness
To admit you’re wrong
No apology forthcoming
I’ve already waited too long
Cos sometimes I feel
The only way to get by
Is to never leave the confines of my head
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
You’re so self righteous
And self absorbed
Now shut the fuck up
Cos were all bored
I’m getting paraplegic
A slicks spewing from your mouth
Whats it like to live
Without any self doubt?
Cos sometimes I feel
The only way to get by
Is to never leave the confines of my head
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Oh great one
Please enlighten us
Now the lost generation
Has found its voice
and when you talk
does it make sense to you?
do I look like I give a shit?
I’m sorry if I do
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
To fill this empty head
Don’t try and take the credit
Take the fall instead
Its not a sign of weakness
To admit you’re wrong
No apology forthcoming
I’ve already waited too long
Cos sometimes I feel
The only way to get by
Is to never leave the confines of my head
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
You’re so self righteous
And self absorbed
Now shut the fuck up
Cos were all bored
I’m getting paraplegic
A slicks spewing from your mouth
Whats it like to live
Without any self doubt?
Cos sometimes I feel
The only way to get by
Is to never leave the confines of my head
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Oh great one
Please enlighten us
Now the lost generation
Has found its voice
and when you talk
does it make sense to you?
do I look like I give a shit?
I’m sorry if I do
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Cos I hate it
Hate it when you’re right
Lyrics submitted by glynny
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